If you’re homeless or about to lose your housing in Nevada tonight, hotel vouchers are available — and you may qualify right now. Nevada has a statewide network of government agencies, nonprofits, and emergency assistance programs that can place you in a safe motel or hotel room while you work toward stable housing.
This guide covers every Nevada-specific program, how to apply, who qualifies, and what to do if you need help immediately.
Hotel Vouchers for Homeless in Nevada — Quick Answer
Yes, hotel vouchers for homeless individuals are available in Nevada through the Nevada Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), the Nevada Housing Division, local Community Action Agencies, the Salvation Army, Catholic Charities, and other nonprofits. The fastest way to access one is to dial 211, which connects you to local emergency housing resources 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Who Provides Hotel Vouchers in Nevada?
Several organizations in Nevada can provide emergency hotel or motel vouchers:
Nevada Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) — Nevada’s primary social services agency manages emergency assistance programs that can cover short-term motel stays for eligible individuals and families. Contact your local Division of Welfare and Supportive Services (DWSS) office or visit dhhs.nv.gov.
Nevada Housing Division — The Nevada Housing Division manages the state’s housing programs and distributes federal ESG and HOME funds to local nonprofits providing emergency shelter including hotel and motel placements. Visit housing.nv.gov.
Nevada 211 — Dialing 211 connects you with a trained operator who can identify the nearest hotel voucher program with available funds in your specific county or city. Nevada’s 211 system serves all 17 counties.
Community Action Agencies (CAAs) — Nevada has Community Action Agencies serving regions across the state. These federally funded organizations are among the most reliable providers of emergency hotel and motel vouchers.
Salvation Army Nevada — The Salvation Army operates locations in Las Vegas, Reno, Henderson, and other cities and regularly provides emergency motel vouchers for individuals and families in crisis.
Catholic Charities of Southern Nevada — Provides emergency housing assistance regardless of religion or background, primarily serving the Las Vegas metro area and southern Nevada.
American Red Cross Nevada — If your housing crisis results from a wildfire, flash flood, or other disaster, the Red Cross can arrange immediate hotel accommodations at no cost.
Local churches and faith-based organizations — Many Nevada churches — from Las Vegas Strip-adjacent congregations to small rural communities across the Great Basin — maintain emergency funds specifically for hotel and motel vouchers.
Who Qualifies for Emergency Hotel Vouchers in Nevada?
Eligibility varies by program, but most Nevada hotel voucher programs give priority to:
- Individuals and families who are currently homeless (sleeping outside, in a vehicle, or in an unsafe location)
- People facing imminent eviction within 24–72 hours
- Families with children — prioritized by most Nevada programs
- Elderly individuals (60 and older)
- People with disabilities or serious health conditions
- Domestic violence survivors — most Nevada programs fast-track DV cases
- Veterans experiencing homelessness
- Disaster survivors displaced by wildfires, flash floods, or other disasters
- Individuals exposed to Nevada’s extreme desert heat — Las Vegas and surrounding areas regularly see temperatures exceeding 110°F in summer, making outdoor survival extremely dangerous
- Rural Nevada residents — Nevada is the most rural state in the contiguous U.S. outside Alaska, and residents of remote communities face unique access challenges
Nevada’s extreme desert climate creates year-round weather emergencies — blazing summer heat that kills exposed individuals in hours, and surprisingly harsh winters in northern Nevada and the Sierra Nevada foothills. Las Vegas also has one of the most visible and large homeless populations of any U.S. city relative to its size, and Clark County has invested substantially in homeless services as a result. You do not necessarily need a photo ID to receive assistance in Nevada, though having one speeds up the process.
How to Get a Hotel Voucher in Nevada (Step-by-Step)
Step 1: Call 211
Dial 2-1-1 from any phone — it’s free. Tell the operator: “I need emergency shelter or a hotel voucher tonight in Nevada.” Operators are available 24/7 and can connect you with the nearest program that has funding available in your county.
Step 2: Contact Your Local Nevada DWSS Office
The Nevada Division of Welfare and Supportive Services has offices across the state. DWSS administers emergency assistance programs and can connect you with temporary housing funds including motel vouchers for qualifying individuals and families. DWSS also manages TANF emergency funds that can cover hotel stays for eligible families with children.
Contact: dwss.nv.gov | 702-486-1646 (Las Vegas) | 775-684-0500 (Reno)
Step 3: Contact the Nevada Housing Division
The Nevada Housing Division funds emergency shelter and housing programs across Nevada and can direct you to ESG-funded hotel voucher providers in your region.
Contact: housing.nv.gov | 775-687-2040
Step 4: Reach Out to a Community Action Agency
Nevada’s Community Action Agencies serve regions across the state and often have emergency motel voucher funds available same-day. Key agencies include:
- Nevada Partners — North Las Vegas / Clark County
- Community Services of Nevada — Las Vegas / Clark County
- Community Chest — Reno / Washoe County
- Nevada Rural Counties CSBG — rural Nevada counties
- Mineral County Social Services — Hawthorne / Mineral County
- White Pine County Social Services — Ely / White Pine County
Call 211 for the Community Action Agency serving your specific county.
Step 5: Contact the Salvation Army
The Salvation Army has locations in Nevada and can often provide same-day emergency motel vouchers. Call your nearest branch:
- Las Vegas: 702-870-4430
- Reno: 775-688-4555
- Henderson: 702-565-9578
Step 6: Contact Catholic Charities of Southern Nevada
Catholic Charities provides emergency housing assistance to anyone in need regardless of faith, primarily serving the Las Vegas metro area.
Contact: 702-383-8387 | catholiccharities.com
Nevada Government Programs for Emergency Housing
Nevada Division of Welfare and Supportive Services (DWSS) — Emergency Assistance
DWSS administers Nevada’s TANF program and can provide emergency housing assistance for eligible families with children. DWSS also administers the Emergency Assistance program that can cover temporary motel stays for qualifying individuals in crisis.
Contact: dwss.nv.gov | 702-486-1646
Nevada Housing Division
The Nevada Housing Division manages Nevada’s affordable housing programs and distributes federal ESG and HOME funds to local service providers. They are a primary funder of emergency shelter and hotel voucher programs statewide.
Contact: housing.nv.gov | 775-687-2040
Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) — Nevada
Nevada receives federal ESG funding from HUD, distributed through the Nevada Housing Division to local homeless service providers. ESG funds can cover emergency shelter including hotel stays when traditional shelter beds are unavailable.
Contact: Nevada Housing Division at housing.nv.gov
Clark County Social Service — Las Vegas
For individuals in Clark County (Las Vegas), Clark County Social Service administers its own emergency assistance programs — including emergency motel vouchers — separate from the state DWSS system. Clark County has invested heavily in homeless services given the scale of the Las Vegas metro’s homeless population.
Contact: 702-455-4270 | clarkcountynv.gov/social-service
Southern Nevada Homelessness Continuum of Care (SNHCC)
The Southern Nevada Homelessness Continuum of Care coordinates all homeless services across Clark County, including emergency hotel voucher programs, rapid re-housing, and permanent supportive housing. SNHCC is the primary coordinator of Las Vegas’s homeless service network.
Contact: 702-229-6411 | clarkcountynv.gov/homeless
HUD Continuum of Care — Nevada CoC Programs
Nevada has two primary CoC structures:
- Las Vegas/Clark County CoC (Southern Nevada Homelessness Continuum of Care)
- Reno/Sparks/Washoe County CoC
- Balance of State Nevada CoC — all remaining Nevada counties
Find your local CoC: hudexchange.info
Nevada’s Heat Emergency Shelter Programs
Clark County and the City of Las Vegas activate emergency cooling center and shelter programs during extreme heat events, which are frequent in the Las Vegas valley. When outdoor temperatures make survival dangerous — typically June through September — these programs can provide emergency hotel placements for vulnerable individuals.
Contact: Clark County at 702-455-4270 | Dial 211
FEMA Transitional Sheltering Assistance (TSA)
If you’ve been displaced by a presidentially declared disaster in Nevada — such as a wildfire or major flash flood — FEMA’s TSA program can place you in a participating hotel or motel at no cost.
Apply: disasterassistance.gov | 1-800-621-3362
Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing (HUD-VASH) — Nevada
Homeless Nevada veterans have dedicated resources through the VA. VA social workers can often arrange emergency hotel stays while longer-term housing is arranged.
Nevada VA Locations:
- VA Southern Nevada Healthcare System (North Las Vegas): 702-791-9000
- Reno VA Medical Center: 775-786-7200
- Las Vegas VA Clinic (Downtown): 702-636-3000
- Henderson VA Clinic: 702-636-6363
- Carson City VA Clinic: 775-887-3400
National Veterans Homeless Hotline: 1-877-424-3838 (24/7)
Nonprofit Organizations Offering Hotel Vouchers in Nevada
Catholic Charities of Southern Nevada — Las Vegas
Catholic Charities is one of Las Vegas’s largest homeless service providers, offering emergency shelter, transitional housing, and hotel voucher connections for anyone in need regardless of faith in the Clark County area.
Contact: 702-383-8387 | catholiccharities.com
Salvation Army Nevada
With locations in Las Vegas, Reno, and Henderson, the Salvation Army is one of Nevada’s most consistent providers of emergency motel vouchers.
Website: salvationarmy.org
The Shade Tree — Las Vegas
The Shade Tree provides emergency shelter and hotel voucher assistance specifically for women, children, and families in the Las Vegas area, including domestic violence survivors.
Contact: 702-385-0072 | shadetreeshelter.org
Nevada Partnership for Homeless Youth — Las Vegas
The Nevada Partnership for Homeless Youth provides emergency shelter and hotel voucher connections specifically for homeless youth and young adults in the Las Vegas area.
Contact: 702-383-1332 | npyhomeless.org
HELP of Southern Nevada — Las Vegas
HELP of Southern Nevada provides emergency assistance including hotel voucher connections, rental assistance, and other supportive services for low-income individuals and families in Clark County.
Contact: 702-369-4357 | helpsonv.org
Volunteers of America Nevada — Las Vegas
VOA Nevada provides emergency shelter, transitional housing, and connections to hotel voucher programs for homeless individuals and families in the Las Vegas metro area.
Contact: 702-382-8230 | voa-nevada.org
Crossroads of Southern Nevada — Las Vegas
Crossroads provides emergency shelter and hotel voucher assistance for homeless men and women in the Las Vegas area, with a focus on serving individuals with mental health and substance use needs.
Contact: 702-385-3330
Community Chest — Reno
Community Chest is the primary Community Action Agency serving Washoe County and provides emergency assistance including hotel voucher connections for individuals and families in the Reno/Sparks area.
Contact: 775-786-6996 | communitychestnv.org
Eddy House — Reno
Eddy House provides emergency shelter and housing assistance specifically for homeless youth and young adults in the Reno area.
Contact: 775-324-2622 | eddyhouse.org
Step 2 — Reno
Step 2 provides transitional housing and emergency assistance for homeless individuals in Reno and the Truckee Meadows area.
Contact: 775-324-7100 | step2rnv.org
American Red Cross — Nevada
The Red Cross assists people displaced by Nevada’s wildfires, flash floods, and other disasters. If your homelessness stems from a disaster, the Red Cross can arrange immediate hotel accommodations.
Contact: 1-800-733-2767 | redcross.org
Emergency Housing Help by City and Region in Nevada
Las Vegas / Clark County
Las Vegas has Nevada’s largest concentration of homeless services. The scale of the Las Vegas metro’s homeless population has driven significant investment in emergency housing resources. Key resources include:
- Las Vegas 211: Dial 211
- Clark County Social Service: 702-455-4270
- Catholic Charities Southern Nevada: 702-383-8387
- The Shade Tree: 702-385-0072
- HELP of Southern Nevada: 702-369-4357
- VOA Nevada: 702-382-8230
- Salvation Army Las Vegas: 702-870-4430
- Nevada Partnership for Homeless Youth: 702-383-1332
- DWSS Las Vegas: 702-486-1646
Henderson / Boulder City (Clark County)
- Henderson 211: Dial 211
- Salvation Army Henderson: 702-565-9578
- Catholic Charities Henderson: 702-383-8387
- Clark County Social Service (serves all Clark County): 702-455-4270
- DWSS Henderson: 702-486-1646
Reno / Sparks / Washoe County
Reno has Nevada’s second-largest concentration of homeless services:
- Reno 211: Dial 211
- Community Chest: 775-786-6996
- Eddy House (youth): 775-324-2622
- Step 2: 775-324-7100
- Salvation Army Reno: 775-688-4555
- CARES Campus (Reno emergency shelter): 775-324-2188
- DWSS Reno: 775-684-0500
Carson City / Douglas County
- Carson City 211: Dial 211
- Advocates to End Domestic Violence: 775-883-7654
- Salvation Army Carson City: 775-883-7916
- Carson City Social Services: 775-887-2110
- DWSS Carson City: 775-684-7200
Elko / Northeast Nevada
- Elko 211: Dial 211
- Elko County Social Services: 775-738-5600
- Salvation Army Elko: 775-738-7879
- DWSS Elko: 775-738-8072
Winnemucca / Humboldt County
- Winnemucca 211: Dial 211
- Humboldt County Social Services: 775-623-6527
- DWSS Winnemucca: 775-623-6380
Ely / White Pine County (Rural Eastern Nevada)
- Ely 211: Dial 211
- White Pine County Social Services: 775-289-8666
- DWSS Ely: 775-289-1650
Fallon / Churchill County
- Fallon 211: Dial 211
- Churchill County Social Services: 775-423-6039
- Salvation Army Fallon: 775-423-5757
- DWSS Fallon: 775-428-0000
What to Do After Your Hotel Voucher Runs Out
A hotel voucher is a bridge — not a permanent solution. While you have temporary shelter, take these steps toward stable housing:
Connect with a case manager. Ask the organization that gave you the voucher to assign you a case manager. Case managers in Nevada can help you navigate housing programs, benefits, and resources specific to your county.
Apply for Rapid Re-Housing (RRH) in Nevada. RRH programs provide short-term rental assistance and support to help you move from homelessness into housing quickly. Contact your local CoC or dial 211 to find RRH programs available in your Nevada county.
Get on the Section 8 waitlist. The Housing Choice Voucher program provides long-term rental assistance. Contact the Nevada Housing Division at housing.nv.gov or your local housing authority to apply. Waitlists in Las Vegas and Reno can be extremely long — apply as early as possible.
Apply for Nevada Emergency Rental Assistance. Contact the Nevada Housing Division at housing.nv.gov or dial 211 to ask about current rental assistance programs available in your county.
Look into transitional housing. Organizations like Catholic Charities, VOA Nevada, Crossroads, Step 2, and the Salvation Army offer transitional housing programs across Nevada with support services to help you build long-term stability.
Apply for benefits you may qualify for. If you haven’t already, apply for SNAP food assistance, Nevada Medicaid, and TANF at your local DWSS office or at dwss.nv.gov or benefits.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a hotel voucher in Nevada tonight?
Call 211 right now. Operators are available 24/7 and can connect you with emergency hotel voucher programs in your Nevada county. In Las Vegas, you can also contact Clark County Social Service at 702-455-4270 or Catholic Charities at 702-383-8387 directly. In Reno, contact Community Chest at 775-786-6996.
Does Nevada have emergency hotel vouchers during extreme heat?
Yes. Las Vegas summers are life-threatening for people without shelter — temperatures regularly exceed 110°F. Clark County and the City of Las Vegas activate heat emergency programs including emergency shelter and hotel placements during dangerous heat events. Dial 211 or contact Clark County Social Service at 702-455-4270 for heat emergency housing.
Are hotel vouchers available in rural Nevada?
Yes, though options may be limited. Nevada’s rural counties are among the most sparsely populated in the nation. Contact your county social services office or dial 211 for resources in your specific county. In the most remote areas, local churches and county social services are often the only available resources.
Does Clark County have its own hotel voucher programs separate from the state?
Yes. Clark County Social Service administers its own emergency assistance programs including emergency motel vouchers for Las Vegas metro residents, in addition to state DWSS programs. Contact Clark County Social Service directly at 702-455-4270.
Can I get a hotel voucher without an ID in Nevada?
Many programs will still help you without a photo ID, though having one speeds up the process. If you’ve lost your ID, ask your caseworker or local DWSS office about emergency identification assistance.
Are there hotel vouchers for homeless veterans in Nevada?
Yes. Contact the National Call Center for Homeless Veterans at 1-877-424-3838 (24/7) or the VA Southern Nevada Healthcare System at 702-791-9000 or the Reno VA Medical Center at 775-786-7200. VA social workers can often arrange emergency hotel stays same-day for veterans in crisis.
Are there hotel vouchers for domestic violence survivors in Nevada?
Yes. Call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233 (24/7) or the Nevada Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-500-1556 (24/7) for immediate safe housing assistance. The Shade Tree in Las Vegas (702-385-0072) provides emergency shelter specifically for women and children fleeing domestic violence.
Are there hotel vouchers for homeless youth in Nevada?
Yes. The Nevada Partnership for Homeless Youth in Las Vegas (702-383-1332) and Eddy House in Reno (775-324-2622) provide emergency shelter and hotel voucher connections specifically for homeless youth and young adults.
What if there are no hotel vouchers available in my area?
If vouchers are unavailable, ask about shelter beds, cooling centers during summer heat, or contact the National Homeless Hotline at 1-877-466-4782 for additional options. In rural Nevada, county social services offices are your best resource.
Final Thoughts
If you need a hotel voucher in Nevada tonight, your first call should be to 211. From there, operators can connect you with the nearest available program — whether that’s Clark County Social Service, Catholic Charities, the Salvation Army, Community Chest, HELP of Southern Nevada, or another local organization serving your county.
Nevada has resources for you. Don’t wait to reach out — that’s exactly what these programs are here for.
Last Updated: 2026 | Sources: Nevada DHHS/DWSS, Nevada Housing Division, HUD, FEMA, Salvation Army Nevada
Program availability and funding levels vary by county and change frequently. Always verify current availability directly with the providing organization.